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Community in Chicago
13 pins- A Chicago Public Schools watchdog found no actionable sexual misconduct finding against school board president candidate Hilario Dominguez.
- There’s more talk about a Bears stadium in Chicago, with Pritzker bringing it up again.
- About 200 students and Chicago union members marched from the UChicago quad to UChicagoGRAD to present a petition calling on the university to defend international graduate students.
- Chicago transit agencies have named improvements to Lake Shore Drive and the Blue and Red lines as top priorities for the city’s transportation network by 2050.
- Residents can bring expired, unused or unneeded medications down to the Arlington Heights police station on Oct. 24 for safe disposal.
- Evanston-Skokie District 65 is proposing about $20 million in cuts, two more school closures and districtwide staffing changes by 2028.
- A forensic accounting review of Evanston/Skokie District 65 found weak controls, contract gaps and questions beyond Devon Horton's case, board members said.
- Pritzker and Bailey traded accusations over state spending, school funding, public safety, Trump and the Bears at a Chicago forum ahead of their Nov. 3 rematch.
- Jessica Biggs, Hilario Dominguez and Victor Henderson took questions at a forum hosted by WBEZ, the Sun-Times and Chalkbeat about potential midyear budget cuts, school closings, school ratings and controversies facing each candidate.
- Chicago is taking on Philadelphia and Los Angeles in a trash cleanup challenge, with ways to help shared online.
- For those keeping track, Michael Woodford, a UChicago alum and Columbia professor of political economy, is the university’s 102nd Nobel laureate, winning the prize in economics.
- Four candidates remain in the Chicago congressional race for the seat left vacant by Jesus “Chuy” García’s last-minute resignation, and there’s been plenty of drama.
Coming Soon in Chicago
12 pins- A proposed Illinois bill would let the Bears choose between Chicago and Arlington Heights as the state works to keep the team in Illinois.
- There's a new indoor golf and dining spot planned for 1015 W. Wayman Street, with a clubhouse and rooftop restaurant.
- Over in Washington Park, UChicago Medicine and Malcolm X College plan to build a pathology campus with City Colleges of Chicago, aiming to train local residents for healthcare work.
- Miles Tavern is planned for 1512-1514 W. Fulton Street, over in Fulton Market. Underscore Hospitality has filed a liquor license application for the spot.
- The Wayman is a new indoor golf and dining spot planned for Fulton Market, with a clubhouse and rooftop restaurant.
- Trader Joe’s is looking to open a store in Logan Square next year!
- Old Navy is planning a downsized store comeback on State Street in Chicago.
- Bad Elephant, a new restaurant from the owners of Spirit Elephant, is in the works at 1732 W Division Street.
- UChicago and City Colleges are teaming up on a joint health campus in Washington Park.
- Trader Joe’s plans to open an Uptown store next year, with a North Park store also in the works.
- A new Läderach chocolate shop is planned for 535 N. Michigan Avenue near the Shops at North Bridge.
- A new Läderach chocolate shop is planned for 535 N. Michigan Avenue, near the Shops at North Bridge.
Event in Chicago
6 pins- At a live podcast recording at the IOP in Chicago, Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin discussed economic policy, Democratic strategy, government oversight, political accountability, and her plans for 2028.
- A volunteer fair from Trash People is happening in Wicker Park on Sunday, October 18, from noon to 4. It’s ticketed, and folks can meet others interested in volunteering!
- The car show is back at Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 in Naperville for the third year in a row, this Saturday!
- Over in Lincoln Square, a mixtape crawl will map out the neighborhood’s music scene.
- There’s a Hallmark movie about the Chicago Bears premiering Saturday, right as the first frost of the season arrives.
- Over at Morton Arboretum, a full-length performance of 'Wuthering Heights' unfolds along a 1.5-mile walk through the grounds, with a low-impact walk date available too.
Openings & Closings in Chicago
3 pins- Flo Cafe and Bar will close its West Town location in December after the building was sold. The Southwestern comfort food restaurant announced the closure.
- Flo Cafe and Bar is closing its West Town location in December after the building was sold. The Chicago spot serves Southwestern comfort food.
- Siete Azul, a mariscos restaurant, is taking over the former Chicago Diner in Logan Square.
Food & Drink in Chicago
3 pinsWeather in Chicago
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1 pinTransit in Chicago
15 pins- #65 Grand Temporary Westbound Reroute near Grand/California
- State/Lake Elevated Station Temporary Closure
- Bus Stop Change
- CDOT replacing portions of Lake Street Bridge interrupting Green and Pink Line service between Clinton and Clark/Lake stations
- Racine Station Loomis Entrance Reopens
- Temporary Bus Stop Change
- Temporary Reroute
- 63rd-bound Trains Bypass 43rd Station
- Elevator at Wilson Temporarily Out-of-Service
- Elevator at Cumberland Temporarily Out-of-Service
- Howard-bound Red Line Delays
- Boarding Change, Delays Between Irving Park and Jefferson Park
Sports in Chicago
2 pinsQuestion in Chicago
111 pins- We’re staying at the Homewood Suites on East Grand next weekend; are there loud strike lines nearby, and should we switch to an Airbnb?
- Has anyone worked at Manierre School in Old Town? What’s the school environment and administration like?
- Is 400 Lake Shore Drive worth the premium, or should I take a closer look at the showroom at One Bennett?
- For a 10-day trip from O’Hare, where can I leave my car, including at nearby hotels without staying there?
- On Thursday, I found a set of keys near Broadway and Aldine. What is the best way to return them?
- Know a nail tech around Uptown who does alt-style gel extensions (think 3D fruit or fishing lures)?
- Where can I find the big, soft persimmons over on the north side these days?
- How's Costco grocery delivery work in Chicago high-rises?
- Know a mechanic in Brighton Park who'll explain what's broken and show you the old parts?
- Does anyone know a tattoo artist in Chicago who specializes in Farsi lettering?
- Does anyone know if Soldier Field is open today, or how to reach lost and found over on the South Side?
- Where can I find a relaxed bar or live music spot in Chicago to meet people in their 20s or 30s tonight?
About Chicago
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